VAN METER INC
Cedar Rapids, IA · MC 1049241
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 679136 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | VAN METER INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 1049241 |
| Reported physical address | 850 32ND AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404-3913, US |
| Reported business phone | (651) 769-8087 |
| Reported power units | 229 |
| Reported drivers | 187 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Aug 07, 2025 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Nathan Jensema |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 69 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 69) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.2% (5 of 38) |
| Violations | 31 across 21 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 4 |
| Crashes | 1 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3939ALFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative43922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other239345B2BAIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured239395A4EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured239395FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Compare the reported Cedar Rapids record
VAN METER INC reports 229 power units. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa directory contains 1,244 census records, of which 1,080 report at least one power unit.
Reported cargo and business classification
VAN METER INC reports PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 7 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Building materials
- Dry bulk commodities
- Utility
- Construction
- Other: Electrical Supplies
Fleet size in local context
| Power units | Records | Share of all city records |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 164 | 13.2% |
| 1 | 611 | 49.1% |
| 2–5 | 298 | 24.0% |
| 6–20 | 109 | 8.8% |
| 21–100 | 53 | 4.3% |
| Over 100: this carrier’s band | 9 | 0.7% |
| Unknown / other | 0 | 0.0% |
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Mar 04, 1997
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Aug 07, 2025
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1049241 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1049241 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | $750,000 | Jan 01, 2022 | BMC-91X | BAP 6800465 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against VAN METER INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC1049241 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 679136. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsDry bulk commodities
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